Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport (BSB): what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of Rio De Janeiro's main airports, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) or Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport (BSB) taking off from either of these.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 50 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport.
Brasilia International Airport is located in Brasilia. The city's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Rio De Janeiro.
With 158 direct flights a week between the two airports, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Brasilia International Airport (BSB) is the busiest route. GOL Linhas Aéreas operates the earliest flight at 03:30. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the last flight from GIG to BSB is with GOL Linhas Aéreas at 23:00.
Your flight from Rio De Janeiro to BSB won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Take off and land with no stops from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Nonstop flights from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport (BSB) can be booked from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport with GOL Linhas Aéreas. This well-known airline operates departures from GIG.
GIG is about 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
After a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
About Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BSB instead:
Getting from Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to central Brasilia
From Brasilia International Airport, Brasilia is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 44 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport is R 464. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 924. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
We recommend booking 9 months in advance. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to BSB within that timeframe.
The cheapest month for tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Brasilia, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Rio De Janeiro to BSB for September if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Brasilia to range from 16ºC to 33ºC.
Travel in July for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 13ºC and 27ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport.
More about Brasilia
After locking in your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Brasilia:
Panteao da Patria and Catedral Metropolitana are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Brasilia must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Congresso Nacional.
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